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The Brothers Karamazov
960 pages, 2003
The Brothers Karamazov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, his three sons―Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha―and the “wicked and sentimental” Dmitri’s wife. Through the gripping events of their story, Dostoevsky portrays the whole of Russian life at the time: its social and spiritual striving. This award-winning translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky remains true to the verbal inventiveness of Dostoevsky’s prose, while preserving allusions to contemporary events that may now be obscure to readers. It is an achievement worthy of Dostoevsky’s last and greatest novel.
In The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoyevsky takes us on a journey into the human soul. He shows us that people are complex, capable of both good and evil. This book encourages us to look into our own hearts and understand our true nature.
One of the key themes in The Brothers Karamazov is the power of faith. Dostoyevsky shows us that faith can be a source of strength in difficult times. If you're searching for something to believe in, this book might inspire you to explore your own spirituality.
The Brothers Karamazov is not just a story about three brothers, it's a study of morality. The characters grapple with difficult ethical dilemmas, forcing us to question our own moral compass. If you're interested in ethics, you'll find plenty to think about in this book.
Family ties can be complicated, and The Brothers Karamazov is a perfect example of this. The book explores the complex relationships between the Karamazov brothers and their father. If you've ever struggled with family dynamics, you might see yourself in these characters.
Throughout The Brothers Karamazov, the characters are constantly searching for meaning in their lives. Dostoyevsky encourages us to ask ourselves the big questions: Why are we here? What's the purpose of life? If you're feeling a bit lost, this book might help you find your way.
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The Brothers Karamazov is the most magnificent novel ever written. Its psychological profundity is unmatched.
Sigmund Freud - Father of PsychoanalysisDostoevsky gives me more than any scientist, more than Gauss.
Albert Einstein - Theory of RelativityThe Brothers Karamazov has had a profound influence on my way of thinking.
Haruki Murakami - Contemporary Japanese WriterI love the great despisers because they are the great adorers, and arrows of longing for the other shore. I love those who do not first seek a reason beyond the stars for going down and being sacrifices, but sacrifice themselves to the earth, that the earth of the Superman may hereafter arrive.
James Joyce - Modernist Literature PioneerDostoevsky, the only psychologist from whom I had something to learn.
Friedrich Nietzsche - Influential Philosopher
